The Cask Of Amontillado
Edgar Allan Poe, author of “The Cask of Amontillado”, and many other tales of mystery, terror, imagination, and suspense. Many of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories and poems were written in the 19th century, and this specific one, “The Cask of Amontillado”, was published in November 1846. Poe's work was inspired by the events that happened around him. His mother died, and his father deserted him at the age of two. And his whole life, he lived in poverty-stricken conditions, and had drinking and gambling difficulties.
In the beginning of “The Cask of Amontillado”, the narrator talks about the injuries of Fortunato and considered getting revenge. Fortunato, a connoisseur of fine wines, has insulted the narrator many times. The narrator realizes …show more content…
Montresor did not understand Fortunato’s hand gesture, but he says he is a mason. When Fortunato does not believe him, Montresor shows him a trowel. Fortunato says that Montresor is jesting, and they continue walking. They walked into a crypt, where its walls had been lined with human remains. Fortunato and Montresor see a little niche, where Montresor tells Fortunato that the Amontillado is there. Fortunato walks into the niche and a few seconds later, Montresor chains up Fortunato. Montresor starts building the wall. Fortunato starts screaming loudly. And when there remained a single stone to be fitted, Fortunato laughs as if this is a joke, but it isn’t. After Fortunato realized, he yelled out, “For the love of God, Montresor”. Then, he had stopped answering Montresor. Montresor calls his name twice, but there was no answer. So, he throws his torch through the remaining space and only hears the jingling of the bells. And in the end of the story, the narrator reveals that this has happened 50 years ago to show that he has not been caught.
Edgar Allan Poe is known for his tales and poems worldwide. He creates tales of terror, mystery, imagination, and suspense. However, this short story was about revenge and secret murder. “The Cask of Amontillado” is about a man named Montresor who wants to seek revenge against a man named Fortunato, who has insulted him many times. He
In the beginning of “The Cask of Amontillado”, the narrator talks about the injuries of Fortunato and considered getting revenge. Fortunato, a connoisseur of fine wines, has insulted the narrator many times. The narrator realizes …show more content…
Montresor did not understand Fortunato’s hand gesture, but he says he is a mason. When Fortunato does not believe him, Montresor shows him a trowel. Fortunato says that Montresor is jesting, and they continue walking. They walked into a crypt, where its walls had been lined with human remains. Fortunato and Montresor see a little niche, where Montresor tells Fortunato that the Amontillado is there. Fortunato walks into the niche and a few seconds later, Montresor chains up Fortunato. Montresor starts building the wall. Fortunato starts screaming loudly. And when there remained a single stone to be fitted, Fortunato laughs as if this is a joke, but it isn’t. After Fortunato realized, he yelled out, “For the love of God, Montresor”. Then, he had stopped answering Montresor. Montresor calls his name twice, but there was no answer. So, he throws his torch through the remaining space and only hears the jingling of the bells. And in the end of the story, the narrator reveals that this has happened 50 years ago to show that he has not been caught.
Edgar Allan Poe is known for his tales and poems worldwide. He creates tales of terror, mystery, imagination, and suspense. However, this short story was about revenge and secret murder. “The Cask of Amontillado” is about a man named Montresor who wants to seek revenge against a man named Fortunato, who has insulted him many times. He